Team India Test And ODI Squads To Be Announced Today Ahead Of Afghanistan Series

New Delhi: Preparations for Team India's tour of Afghanistan have started. Test and ODI teams may be announced in the next few days. BCCI's selection committee is currently busy in its last meeting. The team is being finalized after looking at the players' form, fitness and further schedule. The fans are keeping an eye on which new boy will get a chance and who will remain in the senior team.

When will the India-Afghanistan series take place?

The series will be played next month. First there will be a test match, then three ODIs. The ODI series will start as soon as the test ends. BCCI will release the complete schedule soon. Fans are eagerly waiting for the date and venue.

Which players' places are considered confirmed?

The selectors have their eyes fixed on IPL and recent matches. The names of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are considered almost certain. Pant's return will strengthen the team. There is a little problem regarding Bumrah. Their workload will be managed. Maybe he will be given rest in one of the formats like Test or ODI.

Will the new boys get a chance?

If sources are to be believed, yes. The selection committee wants to try some young talent. There is an eye on the boys who are making waves in IPL and scoring runs in domestic cricket. Especially 1-2 new faces can be seen in the ODI team. There is a plan to bring fresh energy in the team.

Which players to keep an eye on in the ODI team?

The place of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul in the ODI team is considered almost certain. The names of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are also in discussion among the all-rounder options. The selectors may try to strike a balance between batting depth and bowling combination.

What is the update on the selection meeting?

There is news that the selection committee meeting may be held this week. BCCI will release the list soon after that. Now it remains to be seen whether the selectors play safe and trust the old faces or do some big experiments keeping the T20 World Cup in mind. Fans are just waiting for the list.